System and method for a server-side browser including markup language graphical user interface, dynamic markup language rewriter engine and profile engine

Abstract

The invention is a system and method for customizing access and delivery of information distributed in a packet-based network. The system includes a user computer and a destination server computer separated by a server-side browser (SSB) server computer hosting a SSB. The SSB includes a markup language graphical user interface (MLGUI), a dynamic markup language rewriter engine (DMLRE) and a profiling engine (PE). The SSB may be configured as an intermediary infrastructure residing on the Internet providing customized information gathering for a user. The components of the SSB allow for controlling, brokering and distributing information more perfectly by controlling both browser functionality (on the client-side) and server functionality (on the destination site side) within a single point and without the necessity of incremental consents or integration of either side.

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PRIORITY CLAIM[0001] This patent application claims the benefit of the filing date of United States Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 180,458, filed Feb. 4, 2000, for "SYSTEM AND FEATURES OF A COMBINATION SERVER SIDE BROWSER, DYNAMIC WEB PAGE REWRITER ENGINE AND PROFILE ENGINE", the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes. This patent application is related to copending utility patent application for "SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMICALLY ISSUING AND PROCESSING TRANSACTION SPECIFIC DIGITAL CREDIT OR DEBIT CARDS", filed Feb. 5, 2001, attorney docket number, 2741-4279.1US, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes.[0002] The invention relates generally to Internet web browsers and more specifically to an intermediary infrastructure for gathering, filtering and presenting information from the Internet to a user.[0003] The explosive increase in web content and the tide of commercialism sets the stage for a difficul...

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Problems solved by technology

The explosive increase in web content and the tide of commercialism sets the stage for a difficult consumer proposition in managing disclosures and other web related information.

The paradox is that privacy, which requires non-disclosure and personalization of content and information, which requires disclosure are diametrically opposed and present an increasing proliferation of trust propositions for consumers to negotiate.

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